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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.59, 4,891.20 and 920.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.59, 4,891.20 and 920.59 is: 1,380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.59 : 4,891.20 = 920.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.59/4,891.20 = 920.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.59x = 4,891.20 × 920.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.59x = 4,502,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,789.81/3,260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.97

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